how does one do this?
people say " you need to let god in to your life"...but how do u do that sure u can listen to the wind and all that crap...but...ur life is your life
its hard to believe theres someone sharing your life with you
2007-09-24 12:53:10 · 11 answers · asked by jenna t 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
and please dont give like preachy annoying answers
2007-09-24 12:57:31 · update #1
ok..so i bow my head and say I NEED YOU
what does that REALLY do...because ive done it
2007-09-24 13:02:22 · update #2
i just dont understand...im sorry i do NOT mean to disrespect people...but it just seems so much that ppl have created this thing so they wont have to alone and its all in their heads and it just makes them feel like they have a friend who doesnt exist
2007-09-24 13:08:07 · update #3
what started to change..and what was different?
2007-09-24 13:10:13 · update #4
Talk to Him like you would to your best friend. Remember He already knows your heart. Don't be afraid. Tell Him how you feel. You will be honoring Him by starting to talk and seek Him. God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. I'd like to tell you more but, I dont want to ruin all of the surprises.
2007-09-24 13:35:00 · answer #1 · answered by guitarrman45 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the first thing to do is open the Bible to Mathew, Mark, Luke and John. Find out who Jesus is and what God is all about. Is that not what you do when you want to learn about something else? You study it.
You read these and study these. Then, you decided what religion is all about. Its not just about believing in someone who you can not see. Its about practicing a lifestyle of which is whole and proper in the eyes of God. Which, sounds all Holy, but once you read what it is that God expects of you, I think you will find he doesnt ask too much. I think by asking questions is the first step. Now, I think you should read some and do some studying. You may email me and talk more if you like. I have a very basic and simple outlook and Im not a "holy roller", but I do have faith and some very strong beliefs I would not mind sharing with you if you would like to talk.
2007-09-24 20:48:08 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(1) The way it worked for me was, my mom asked me, as a favor, to try praying. I was an atheist, about 17 years old, raised without religion. I said I didn't know how to pray and I felt dumb because I wasn't even sure anyone was listening. She said, "then just say that. Say, I don't even know if you're listening, but if you are, I would like to know you and understand more about you." That was something I could say with honesty, because if there was a God, I did want to know more about him. So I did it a few times. There were no immediate results, but gradually I started to see things differently. To make a long story short, about six years later I became a Christian.
(2) Read "Mere Christianity" by C.S. Lewis. You can find it in any library and most book stores. It's a great introduction for people who would like to believe but find it difficult.
2007-09-24 20:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by Agellius CM 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There was a time in my life when I felt just as you do. But I found out that this prayer stuff really works. With your prayer also read the scripture. Start with the four gospels. You might also get some benefit from Thomas Merton's "Seeds of Contemplation", Ask for God's help on your journey.
2007-09-24 21:08:58 · answer #4 · answered by Bibs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus said "seek and you will find"! Ask God to help you find the truth! I believe you need to ask Jesus into your heart and accept that he paid the debt for your sin. That opens the door for God to be in your life. Do you realize you are a sinner? Would you like to change your ways? Ask Christ Jesus to come into your heart and start reading Gods word the Bible! God be with you dear one! Start reading with John 3:16-17.
2007-09-24 20:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by shepherd 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try this. Go somewhere where you are completely alone and sure no one will walk in on you. Get down on your knees and pray to Him and ask for guidance. Confess your sins and ask for His forgivness and ask Him to show you that He exists. If you feel nothing after that, then so be it. You haven't lost anything. If you feel Him come in to your heart after that, then you really gained something good.
2007-09-24 20:01:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you need is to believe in God, ask (pray) for forgiveness of your sins, ask Him into your life and then continue to follow His commandments and read His word and pray. You have questions, you ask Him to show you in His word the answer. When you feel yourself backsliding and wanting to go back to your old ways, take it to Him. Tell Him you need strength and He will give it to you. And don't forget we are all here for you.
2007-09-24 20:32:43 · answer #7 · answered by dawnUSA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romans 10:17 " So then faith cometh by hearing , hearing by the word of God ".
2007-09-24 19:57:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to suspend your rationality and just listen to the wishful part of your thought process.
2007-09-24 19:58:21 · answer #9 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All you have to do is seek him. Bow you head and earnestly seek him. You'll be amazed.
2007-09-24 20:01:19 · answer #10 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋